Rivers of London Series 13 Books Collection Set by Ben Aaronovitch - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Rivers of London
Moon Over Soho
Whispers Under Ground
Broken Homes
Foxglove Summer
What Abigail Did That Summer
The Furthest Station
The Hanging Tree
The October Man
Lies Sleeping
False Value
Amongst Our Weapons
Winter's Gifts

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Gollancz

Overview
Step into Ben Aaronovitch's acclaimed Rivers of London series, a sharp, funny, and genuinely scary urban fantasy blend of police procedural and supernatural mystery. This complete 13-book paperback collection follows Peter Grant from wide-eyed London constable to seasoned wizard-detective as he navigates ghosts, river goddesses, rogue magicians, and the chaotic politics of magical Britain. Spanning full-length novels and companion novellas, the set carries readers from Covent Garden to rural Herefordshire, Germany, and beyond, delivering fast, witty, deeply researched storytelling that has made this one of modern fantasy's most beloved detective series.

About the Books
The Rivers of London series reimagines London as a city layered with centuries of magic, where rivers have personalities, ghosts linger in forgotten corners, and the Metropolitan Police maintains a quiet, specialized unit to handle it all. At the center is Peter Grant, a mixed-race Londoner recruited into magical policing by the enigmatic Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale. Across the novels, Peter balances mundane detective work with apprenticeship in formal magic, uncovering conspiracies tied to hidden river goddesses, fractured secret societies, and a recurring nemesis known as the Faceless Man. Ben Aaronovitch grounds the fantastical in meticulous detail about London's architecture, history, and bureaucracy, giving the series a grounded realism rare in urban fantasy. The novellas included here, such as What Abigail Did That Summer and The October Man, widen the cast and the map, following Peter's cousin Abigail and his German counterpart Tobias Winter on cases that stand alone while deepening the wider mythology. Later entries like Amongst Our Weapons and Winter's Gifts push the series' magical politics and Peter's personal life forward, rewarding longtime readers while still welcoming newcomers. Fans of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files and classic British police procedurals will recognize the DNA here, filtered through Aaronovitch's sharp ear for dialogue. The result is a series loved for its mystery plotting, humor, and tender character work. This collection gathers the main-sequence novels alongside the shorter companion stories, giving readers a complete path through Peter Grant's evolving career and the slowly unfolding war beneath London's streets.

Key Benefits

• Complete 13-book Rivers of London collection in one convenient paperback set
• Follows Peter Grant's full journey from rookie constable to experienced wizard-detective
• Includes both full-length novels and fan-favorite companion novellas
• Blends sharp British humor with genuinely inventive urban fantasy world-building
• Great gift for fans of detective fiction, fantasy, and supernatural mysteries
• Ideal for binge-reading, holiday gifts, or starting a dedicated series collection

Book-by-Book Guide
Rivers of London — Probationary constable Peter Grant discovers London's hidden world of magic after an encounter with a ghost at Covent Garden.
Moon Over Soho — Peter investigates a string of jazz musician deaths that lead him into London's supernatural music scene.
Whispers Under Ground — An American student's murder in a London Underground tunnel draws Peter into a case involving ancient pottery and dangerous magic.
Broken Homes — Peter's search for a stolen grimoire leads him to a troubled South London housing estate with architectural secrets.
Foxglove Summer — Peter leaves London for rural Herefordshire to investigate the disappearance of two young girls.
What Abigail Did That Summer — Peter's cousin Abigail takes the lead, investigating strange disappearances linked to talking foxes on Hampstead Heath.
The Furthest Station — Ghostly passengers reported on the Metropolitan Line pull Peter and Jaget Kumar into a very London kind of haunting.
The Hanging Tree — A teenager's death at a glamorous Mayfair party reopens Peter's long-running feud with the Faceless Man.
The October Man — Set in Germany, Peter's counterpart Tobias Winter investigates a death connected to the River Ahr and a cursed vineyard.
Lies Sleeping — Peter closes in on the Faceless Man as London's magical and criminal underworlds collide in a race against time.
False Value — Peter goes undercover inside a Silicon Valley-style tech company hiding a dangerous magical secret.
Amongst Our Weapons — A bizarre murder at the Silver Vaults draws Peter into a case involving a cursed ring and old magic.
Winter's Gifts — Peter's American counterpart Kimberley Reynolds tackles a snowbound case steeped in local folklore and buried secrets.

About the Author
Ben Aaronovitch is an English author and screenwriter, creator of the Rivers of London series, a Sunday Times Number One bestselling blend of urban fantasy and police procedural. Before turning to novels, he worked extensively in British television, including writing for the classic series Doctor Who, experience that sharpened his instinct for pacing, dialogue, and tightly plotted mystery. Aaronovitch's deep knowledge of London's history and architecture infuses every book with authentic texture, while his dry wit and sharp characterization have won the series a devoted international readership. He continues expanding the Rivers of London universe through novels, novellas, and graphic novels.

Why You'll Love This Collection
A perfect gift for fantasy and mystery fans alike, this complete paperback set delivers thirteen witty, inventive adventures through magical London. Great for summer reading, holiday gifts, or building a dedicated urban fantasy shelf, it rewards binge-reading with rich continuity, memorable characters, and a wildly imaginative take on modern British crime fiction.

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